Bill > HB4336

This bill proposes to amend the Michigan Penal Code by adding a new section that establishes criminal penalties for various actions related to undocumented immigrants. The bill creates felony offenses for bringing undocumented aliens into the United States at unauthorized locations, transporting or moving undocumented immigrants within the country, concealing or harboring undocumented immigrants, encouraging immigrants to enter the country illegally, and conspiring to commit these acts. Penalties vary based on the specific circumstances, ranging from up to 5 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine for basic violations to life imprisonment for violations resulting in death. The bill includes escalating penalties for actions done for financial gain or that endanger lives, with additional provisions criminalizing the hiring of 10 or more undocumented immigrants within a 12-month period. There is a specific exemption for religious organizations bringing in ministers or missionaries as volunteers. The law would go into effect 90 days after its enactment, and it significantly expands criminal penalties for actions related to undocumented immigration at both the state and local levels.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4336